NHTSA Complaint #10182080 — 2001 LEXUS IS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10182080 |
| Vehicle | 2001 LEXUS IS |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 140,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 LEXUS IS300 THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE GOT JAMMED INTO A POLE CAUSING IT TO DAMAGE THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE IT OFF OF THE STREET, THE CONTACT NOTICED RED FLUID COMING OUT THE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS, SOMETHING THAT PENETRATED A RADIATOR HOSE. THE HARNESS BALANCE BROKE AND APPARENTLY FLEW INTO THE HOSE. THE TRANSMISSION LINE SNAP AND A PULLEY FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRACKED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE BOTH 140000. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE POLICE REPORT IF NEEDED.